Fanatec Announcements: CSW V2 Reviews Out

[the_greeze]

Has this thread just become an outpouring for amf's cut-and-paste reviews?

 

[amf7]

I didn't cut and paste... I wrote the review on my site... And a mod suggested that I put it on gtplanet.

The thread has become an outpouring of pointless comments like yours which are nothing to do with the hardware more to do with the reviewer

Comments like those should be left out of threads and should either be pm'd to me or kept to yourself. It goes against the community feeling that gtp claims to have which sets it apart from the other forums on the net.

 

[the_greeze]

But you did cut-and-paste it onto here though didn't you?

This is indeed about Fanatec hardware; agreed. However, I don't necessarily want your 'reviews' forced down my neck when I visit this particular thread, okay with you?

 

[Spagetti69]

Amf. Just start your own thread.
There's people who are interested and there's those that are not.

At least your own thread would be kept clean and happy.

Only a suggestion.

 

[hampus_dh]

3 Questions guys,

1. Clubsport wheel? Noticed in a video that Thomas said Nov-Dec, any "newer" and more exact release dates?

2. The pedals, is the Elite´s now the top dog or will there be another new "clubsport version that focuses on PC only like the wheel side?

3. What´s the price of the BMW rim and when will it be released?


P.S. i could probably find all these answers through some searching but i just want to make sure i get the latest news about them in terms of release dates etc

 

[amf7]

My own thread got closed as I put a link to my site so I hot told it was advertising.
A thread with no link will be uplater
2 is clubsports are still best

3 and 1. Not.sure

 

[hampus_dh]

My own thread got closed as I put a link to my site so I hot told it was advertising.

2 is clubsports are still best

3 and 1. Not.sure

Ok, but the Elites have the reverted pedals which is a big plus, especially the way they have done it with the gaspedal still on the floor.

 

[Mr Latte]

My own thread got closed as I put a link to my site so I hot told it was advertising.

Ive tried to suggest you do your own thread for your CSR, come on dont keep directing people like pawns to visit your site and improve your numbers. Just a simple thread about the "products" within it you could of had your comments, photos and a discussion that was for that. Then return with an updated report after further playtesting.

I know Ive been a pain recently and my own grumpy attitude on here hasnt been the nicest (apologies as other things on my plate). I have nothing against someone wanting to do their own website and own reviews. I have nothing personal against you other than what seems to be a bit of story telling regards the GT2, which you havnt had the nerve to admit to or prove otherwise. Therefore you havnt yet gained my own friendship or trust in the forums to this point. Blame my parents for my upbringing...

Why my attitude, I detest people that lie or try to achieve something in an underhand way and really to an extent I believe you got the CSR wheel for review based on having a website thats getting decent traffic.

However the website is based on what seems a degree of deception on your part.
We have covered before reviews you make look like your own are not yours. The site is like a scrap book of other peoples reviews and maybe reworded or changed a little by you.

Can I please give an example. "Sonac" does not go around pimping his website every other minute and it certainly is a credit to him what he has achieved with it. If anyone on these forums should of had a CSR for review early he'd be the man I would of suggested no offence to yourself or others.

 

[papaspurs]

Ive tried suggest you do your own thread for your CSR, dont treat people like pawns to visit you site and improve your numbers. Just a simple thread about the "products" within it you could of had your comments, photos and a discussion that was for that. Then return with an updated report after further playtesting.

I know Ive been a pain recently and my own grumpy attitude on here hasnt been the nicest (apologies as other things on my plate). I have nothing against someone wanting to do their own website and own reviews. I have nothing personal against you other than what seems to be a bit of story telling regards the GT2, which you havnt had the nerve to admit to or prove otherwise. Therefore you havnt yet gained my own friendship or trust in the forums yet.

Why my attitude, I detest people that lie or try to achieve something in an underhand way and really to an extent I believe you got the CSR wheel for review based on having a website thats getting decent traffic.

However the website is based on what seems a degree of deception on your part.

Can I please give an example. "Sonac" does not go around pimping his website every other minute and it certainly is a credit to him what he has achieved with it. If anyone on these forums should of had a CSR for review early he'd be the man I would of suggested no offence to yourself or others.

This. And factually incorrect.

Where did this misnomer come fro that the Fanatec is much cheaper than the Thrusmaster... Isn't the CSR+shifter+Pedals more expensive?

 

[amf7]

I agree about Sonac getting the review kit.. I like his site a lot.
I still.don't see why you can't believe me about my gt2 but I am not going to argue as it is a waste of my time and yours.

And I'll start a thread saying fanatec Csr review tonight which will not have a link to my site just like most of ny posts in thus thread. I have linked it once and I think another guy did.

Oh and to the guy who thinks I set up the site for free gear... I will be sending the review kit back soon as I have.a lot of things coming up so I cannot afford to buy the wheel at this time.
Sending it back will cost ne so nothing is free 'mate'

 

[Mr Latte]

I agree about Sonac getting the review kit.. I like his site a lot.
I still.don't see why you can't believe me about my gt2 but I am not going to argue as it is a waste of my time and yours.

I dont see why you cant back up your claim/story.
You dont need to argue, show pics of it in your house, order details/email whatever. Show a link to a thread where you discussed ordering it or getting delivery with appropriate dates. It would be so, so easy and proves to me your more genuine than I give you credit for. I asked you to do that on PM and usually innocent people want to clear their name, lol. So I put you on the spot, to me no proof then I call BS.

Right back to main thread topic, like said your best doing "your own review thread" and lets not deflect further on this one.

 

[bumer]

1. Clubsport wheel? Noticed in a video that Thomas said Nov-Dec, any "newer" and more exact release dates?

December maybe yes, november definitely not in my opinion. Thomas said in his blog that if CSR Elite testing goes well, they start production in November and CSW will be manufactured after CSR Elite production has started. As production takes time and shipping from China also takes many weeks I don't see November release possible, but let's wait and see.

 

[Mohamu]

A new high end pedal release date would be a good marketing from Fanatec, I think it will be in the Q1 or Q2 of 2012 after they had released the CSW. It is only my opinion, but if we think in business models, it is not so hard to imagine this.

 

[Mr Latte]

A new high end pedal release date would be a good marketing from Fanatec, I think it will be in the Q1 or Q2 of 2012 after they had released the CSW. It is only my opinion, but if we think in business models, it is not so hard to imagine this.

Im not so sure its the highest thing on their agenda. The shifter and additional rims for the CSW/Elite could be next. Whos to even know it could be E3 2012 before we see the shifter now.


For me and the CSP were a liitle too awkward to work with, particulary if wanting to make changes. The design just made it a little too much effort of trial and error. The other thing was the cables, personally didnt like how they were not hidden or channeled in some way. Also too damn short to tidy yourself with cable ties. I remember commenting on them when they first appeared and the cables suspect to being easily damaged with caution needed if you had like me at the time a habbit of switching wheels or cockpits or for people with wheelstands care may of been needed.

Giving people the option to invert is a good one and I want to do a really detailed review on the Elite pedals but only when the inversion kit is available. Guess if I so heavily criticise someone else here for their efforts then I should present my own to be fair.

 

[amf7]

I swear I heard Thomas say that the shifter wasn't top priority with all the product launches going on

 

[Caz]

You did, but that was during pre launch quality assurance testing at the factory in china. It seems that most of the new line has gotten the go-ahead for production, puttig the css back up near the top. ( we hope) .

 

[Richvw]

I do hope we get a reply tomorrow or very soon as this is great news, thanks Fanatec

Wow
Sent Fanatec an email just before midnight last night, received email less than 12 hours later, FREE upgrade kit on its way, that's what I call customer service.

Thanks Fanatec.

 

[dECEIT70]

Re.
All CSP orders which have been shipped within the last two weeks can contact our sales team and receive the Tuning kit for free.
QUOTE]

Duh, sorry mates, but i seem to have missed something along the way?

Anyone care to explain what the tuning kit is, and if i'm eligible for it?

My order has arrived to the UPS french warehouses (Viry Chatillon) and they confirm i'll get the goods tomorrow...

 

[amf7]

Thanks for clearing that up Caz I really want to know about this... It would pretty much mean that I cab finally justify a rig rather than my chair and fold up table

 

[amf7]

Re.
All CSP orders which have been shipped within the last two weeks can contact our sales team and receive the Tuning kit for free.
QUOTE]

Duh, sorry mates, but i seem to have missed something along the way?

Anyone care to explain what the tuning kit is, and if i'm eligible for it?

My order has arrived to the UPS french warehouses (Viry Chatillon) and they confirm i'll get the goods tomorrow...

Clubsports pedals orders
They ordered to many so their giving them away for a short while

 

[Mohamu]

Wow
Sent Fanatec an email just before midnight last night, received email less than 12 hours later, FREE upgrade kit on its way, that's what I call customer service.

Thanks Fanatec.

Lucky guy.. I'm trying to get an answer for a simple question for two weeks now from Fanatec support, and nothing happens. I have a bad karma lol
Maybe they are really busy nowadays..

 

[Caz]

No need for a shifter to justify a rig. Just make sure you leave the shifter side open for modification once the shifter is released.

 

[Energizerrr]

Ok, but the Elites have the reverted pedals which is a big plus, especially the way they have done it with the gaspedal still on the floor.

ClubSport pedals are still the best.
And they're very easy to invert too.
You just have to:
1: Simply replace the throttle and clutch sockets on the motherboard
2: Replace the throttle and clutch springs
3: Mount them

 

[AGP5000]

Well, in light of this show-stopping Forza 4 bug I have a little more free time tonight, so I thought I'd share my impressions of Fanatec's CSR 6+1 and sequential shifters.

The biggest change is in the build of the shift lever and knob, which are now cast aluminum. The lever and the bottom half of the knob are one casting, and that's bolted through the plastic shifter mechanism. The top half of the knob has a tongue the slides into the bottom half, lining everything up. Then they're held together with a tiny set screw. It's simple, but it works. Unfortunately, the rest of the design appears to be the same as the original Porsche shifters, but with a gloss black finish in place a rubber coating. I just hope the heavy aluminum levers don't over stress the underlying plastic. My old shifters are still going strong, and I hope these last too.

Out of the box, the shift action of the 6+1 feels disappointingly like the old plastic shifters. Other than the tactile improvement of metal against my hand, I couldn't tell a difference. But, and it's a big but, it feels substantially better once mounted to something sturdy. If you have a cockpit or stand with a hardpoint for Fanatec shifters, you'll notice a more deliberate and fluid feel. Once you get the knob moving, the extra weight helps carry it through until you've engaged a gear. It's enough of a difference that it hides a lot of the toylike feeling that plagues the old shifters. The aluminum also muffles a bit of the noise, although these shifters are still loud.

Overall, I think these CSR shifters are pretty nice for the price. I can't say they were worth $60 to replace my still-functioning Porsche shifters. But if you don't have any shifters for your Fanatec wheel, I think it's worth the difference in cost to go with the CSRs.

I feel the SAME way basically. But, I would recommend them to upgrade from the original shifters. I think the added feature with aluminum is nice. Yes, the base is plastic, but thick, and I have mine in a sturdy position.

If you can afford to spend a little more, then get these even if you have the original shifters. You will not regret getting something that is weighted metal in your hands. It is a nice upgrade, imho. I give them a solid 7-7.5 out of 10 if you put SST as a 10. This will obviously change come CS time, but, for now, a nice option.

Good work Fanatec. Quick edit: Please make for the group that enjoys Nascar or Napcar for the haters a round momo/sparco rim(350-380mm) for the csw. thank you

 

[wills2084]

How is the button mapping with GT5 and the CSR? What buttons work and for what? Thanks!

 

[amf7]

GT5 works fine I can't remember a button not working on any game yet that I have tested

 

[Jump_Ace]

How is the button mapping with GT5 and the CSR? What buttons work and for what? Thanks!

The button mapping is okay from what little I tried. I think they are 'hardwired' in the game because I set my DFGT wheel button maps different and it didn't adjust anything on the CSR. Thats the (somewhat) bad news. The good news is, all the important functions are available; looking left/right, rear view, shifting, start, select, e-brake.

What I didn't test for is turning your ghost off in arcade mode and if there are headlight and wiper buttons. Can anyone confirm those work with the CSR?

Jerome

 

[Caz]

Jump ace, try using the dfpro setting. Iirc that is what i used for my gt2.

 

[12thgear]

I feel the SAME way basically. But, I would recommend them to upgrade from the original shifters. I think the added feature with aluminum is nice. Yes, the base is plastic, but thick, and I have mine in a sturdy position.

If you can afford to spend a little more, then get these even if you have the original shifters. You will not regret getting something that is weighted metal in your hands. It is a nice upgrade, imho. I give them a solid 7-7.5 out of 10 if you put SST as a 10. This will obviously change come CS time, but, for now, a nice option.

Caz modded his Porsche shifter with a real aftermarket knob, and I'm willing to bet the feel is similar to the CSR shifter. If you're handy, that may be the way to go. If not, buy the CSR shifter and enjoy.

 

[hampus_dh]

ClubSport pedals are still the best.
And they're very easy to invert too.
You just have to:
1: Simply replace the throttle and clutch sockets on the motherboard
2: Replace the throttle and clutch springs
3: Mount them

True but i have no place to mount mine, that´s what so good with the Elite pedals.